We are delighted to announce and welcome a new leader to our Lending Team: Darrylee Arms joined Orion this week as Director of Consumer Lending.

Darrylee, a long-time Memphis-based lending executive, will oversee and coordinate Orion’s consumer and small business lending activities.  She has worked as a mortgage and consumer lending professional for 32 years, with 26 of those in various management roles.  Most recently she served 15 years as Consumer Credit Risk Officer at First Tennessee.  Prior to this, she spent 10 years as Branch Operations Manager at Wells Fargo Mortgage, and 10 years at Union Planters Mortgage.

Darrylee also comes with a strong track record of community involvement.  Her dedication to the twin causes of children and education are reflected in her 18-year membership on the Marion School Board.  The state of Arkansas has recognized her as Honor Board Member, Master Board Member, and recipient of the Pinnacle Award.  She is also a Board Member of the Crittenden County Single Parent Scholarship and an alumni of the FBI Citizens Academy.  She holds Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Christian Brothers University.

Please join us in wishing her wonderful success in her new role!

I am looking forward to playing an integral role in growing our consumer loan portfolio while developing efficiencies that will enhance our members and employee’s experience.